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Liberty Lake

Washington · 12,003 residents · 6.344 sq mi
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Liberty Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,051. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,343 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,003
+158%since 2000
from 4,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,892 / sq mi
+158%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9664K7K11K14K1990201020202024Liberty Lake
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,051
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,854 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,075
+51%since 2000
from $29,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,261
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(4,302)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(104)
Asian2.6%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(631)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(10,126)
Black0.7%(84)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(713)
Asian2.7%(324)
Other4.2%(504)
Diversity Score31.4%(3,768)
Diversity Score
31
+132%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty Lake, Washington?

Liberty Lake, Washington has about 12,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty Lake, Washington?

The typical household in Liberty Lake, Washington earns about $96,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty Lake, Washington expensive?

In Liberty Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $334,200, and the typical rent is about $1,261 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty Lake, Washington?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty Lake, Washington?

About 2.4% of people in Liberty Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty Lake, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty Lake, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,967 residents, a change of about 490 percent over that period.

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